Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Review 2024

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace At A Glance

4/5
Honest John Overall Rating
It may look like a lot like its standard namesake, but the Tiguan Allspace is a much considerably bigger SUV.

+High-quality family-friendly cabin, lots of luxury and safety kit, reassuring and comfortable to drive.

-Pricey compared with some (very good) rivals, no version has leather seats as standard, rearmost seats too tight to be used regularly.

New prices start from £35,515
Insurance Groups are between 15–27
On average it achieves 73% of the official MPG figure

Used as a five-seater, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a cracking family car, with a desirable image, lots of room, plenty of luxury equipment, impressive quality, strong engines, good mechanical refinement and a really good balance between comfort and fun. Bear in mind, though, that it’s pricey compared with rivals, and the rearmost seats are too tight to be used on a regular basis. There are plenty of seven-seater rivals - such as the Skoda Kodiaq and SEAT Tarraco - than offer more practicality for less money, and which also do everything else just as well as the Allspace

Carmakers are always in a rush to give their customers more. More size, more technology, more power, more of everything. This isn’t philanthropy, mind. It’s because if customers get more, they can be charged more for it.

When the latest Tiguan was launched in 2018, this left Volkswagen with a bit of a dilemma. This five-seat lifestyle SUV has been an absolute sales hit for Volkswagen over the years, outselling most other compact SUVs despite being more expensive, thanks to its desirability.

And the thing with Volkswagen is that when something’s going well, they never want to muck around with it too much. That’s why the Golf looks pretty much the same today as it did 30 years ago. So, how do you keep the new Tiguan’s appeal largely the same as its predecessor’s, yet still compete with the huge number of compact seven-seat SUVs that have since flooded the market?

Cue the VW Tiguan Allspace, a bigger seven-seat version sold alongside - rather than instead of - the regular Tiguan for families who like what the smaller car delivers, but who need a bit more practicality.

Like any other Tiguan, the Allspace is very impressive in a variety of areas. Its desirable image is backed up by a high-quality cabin that’s stuffed with luxury equipment, making it feel like a real cut-above in the class.

All the latest safety and infotainment gear is present-and-correct, too, while the cabin is also packed with thoughtful, family-friendly touches, like rear tray tables that can be set at an angle to hold a book or a tablet. It’s also a really good car to drive, with an excellent balance between ride comfort and handling sharpness, while the range of engines provides an impressive blend of power, refinement and economy.

Begs the question: if it’s so great, why don’t we all drive a Tiguan Allspace? Well, a couple of reasons. Firstly, while it’s even roomier for five passengers than the regular Tiguan, it’s not quite roomy enough to be a proper seven-seater, the sort that’ll comfortably carry a septet of fully-grown adults on a regular basis.

The third-row seats are too cramped for that. It’s fine if you look upon the car as a five-seater with the ability to carry an extra two (very small) folks for short distances in emergencies. However, if you’ll regularly need to use all the pews, there are several rivals that’ll suit you better.

Secondly, the Allspace looks very expensive next to most rivals. Look at the car’s lengthy list of attributes, and it’s tricky to spot anything that you don’t get from a Skoda Kodiaq or SEAT Tarraco (both of which are pretty much the same car underneath), yet it costs several thousand pounds more.

That’s why it isn’t our pick of the class, but if you like what you see and you’re prepared to pay handsomely for a Volkswagen badge - and quite a few people will be - then, you’ll be getting a really good car.

Ask Honest John

The list price of the car I ordered is now over £40,000, will I have to pay the premium rate?

"I ordered a VW Tiguan Allspace in February 2022, I kept the list price with options below £40k to avoid the high car tax surcharge. The car is still on order but the new list price is now above £40k. Am I protected with the original list price being below £40k?"
Although the list price of your vehicle has changed since you ordered it, what determines whether you pay the premium VED rate is the price you actually pay. If you have already ordered your car you should have paperwork that states an agreed price, and as long as the list price with options is under £40,000 then there should be no issues. If the dealer is trying to make you pay the latest higher list price we would be having a polite chat with them.
Answered by David Ross

Can I get a discount on a new Toyota Yaris Cross?

"Can I expect to get a discount on buying a new Toyota Yaris Cross? I currently own a 19 reg Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, do you think I would get a good part exchange?"
It's unlikely that you'll get much of a discount – it's a very new car that's in demand, and the global chip shortage means there's a shortage in supply of new models (although we've been told the Yaris Cross shouldn't be affected too badly). On the flip side, high demand for used cars means you should be able to get a good trade-in price for your old car. You might make more for it through a service like Motorway.co.uk: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/how-to-buy-sell/what-is-motorwaycouk/
Answered by Andrew Brady

What NHS discounts can I get on a car?

"I'm looking to buy a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. Is there any NHS discounts on used cars? Thanks."
Your best bet is probably to join up to the Blue Light Card scheme or the like. Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, the social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Alternatively, you could look online for some Tiguan listings that you're interested in and contact the dealer/seller directly about discounts as they vary from retailer to retailer and often aren't well-advertised on-site. Various retail groups (like Glyn Hopkins) offer prominent discounts, but then you're tied into the models that they have on offer. In my opinion, it's better to find some Tiguans that you'd like to enquire about and then ask directly about discounts for healthcare and NHS workers. You could also look at these guys: https://www.nhs.motorsourcegroup.com/new-cars/volkswagen/tiguan-allspace Good luck finding you Tiguan Allspace and take care.
Answered by Georgia Petrie

What's the best choice for my next diesel lease car?

"I have a choice of Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo and Mercedes models from my work lease list. I'm looking for maximum space and boot space, minimum fuel cost, lowest income tax and £15k to £38k list prices. I prefer automatic, sporty cornering, an airy cabin and quiet inside. It will be used for a family of five camping holidays, typically 1000 miles four times a year, 40 miles daily commuting and monthly 500 mile sales visits. Any suggestions?"
Your budget will go furthest with a Volkswagen. I'd recommend a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. It's very practical and economical with the 150PS 2.0-litre diesel engine. Alternatively, consider a Volkswagen Passat Estate. It's a very good long-distance tourer with a big boot.
Answered by Andrew Brady
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